America, in Miami, Mexico, and Caracas. We produced posters and videos, organized conferences and dinners, and hosted a range of awareness and fundraising activities,” relates Rabbi Garzon unassumingly. His modesty belies the enormous successes that the Spanish Jews have brought to EFRAT in the form of respectable sums raised annually and with all expenses assumed by generous patrons, such that all funds elicited have been channeled to the organization in full. Rabbi Garzon’s dedication didn’t wane after making Aliyah in 2013. He continues to lead EFRAT Spain from Raanana, while also serving as president of Agudat Moreshet Yahdut Sefarad and Yagdil Torah Raanana. The Response: A Soldier Fallen, a Baby Born In the wake of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Rabbi Garzon’s commitment only grew stronger, culminating in the launch of a new campaign. Titled “A Soldier Fallen, A Baby Born,” this initiative was a response to the profound grief over the loss of soldiers during the war. In line with EFRAT’s mission, Rabbi Garzon and his team sought to find hope amid despair, and their campaign resonated deeply within the Spanish Jewish community and beyond. Through videos, social media, and fundraising events, EFRAT Spain has brought its message of hope and renewal to Jews around the world. The campaign pays tribute to fallen heroes while inspiring others to support EFRAT’s mission. Rabbi Garzon, ever modest, attributes the campaign’s success to the dedication of his community and the unwavering support of EFRAT Israel. A Moving Message for Women in Crisis Over the past 15 years, Rabbi Garzon has remained focused on the core of EFRAT’s mission: supporting mothers in crisis. EFRAT has saved over 88,000 pregnancies, and Rabbi Garzon has witnessed firsthand the joy that these lives bring. His message for women in such crises is caring and clear, delivered with love: To all my Jewish sisters: HaShem has entrusted you with the sacred mission of ensuring the continuity of life, equipped you with exceptional physical and emotional means, and endowed you with a very particular spirit of endurance in the face of challenges that even the strongest of men do not possess. Dear sisters, make good use of your gifts and give a new son or daughter to HaShem who gives us everything, and to your people Israel who are so deserving after being decimated throughout a long and painful history. In your freedom to decide lies our future.
on Jewish communities worldwide. He is unafraid to appeal directly to potential donors, reminding them of the power they hold: “You hold in your hands the life of a new Jewish baby, a life full of potential that might otherwise go unfulfilled due to financial constraints. Listen to your conscience and participate generously in EFRAT’s sacred work. Remember the words of our sages: ‘Whoever saves one life in Israel is as if they have saved the whole world.’ May HaShem reward your efforts and fulfill the desires of your heart.”
Rav Garzon presents a certificate affirming the rescue of a Jewish baby in commemoration of a fallen IDF soldier.
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Rabbi Garzon’s tireless efforts have not only advanced EFRAT’s mission but have also had a profound impact
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